Jackson hospital hits zero in COVID-19 patients
JACKSON (WNE) — St. John’s Health had zero patients being treated for COVID-19 in the hospital Friday. That shows the community’s successful response to the pandemic, hospital CEO Paul Beaupre said during Friday’s weekly community update, which was livestreamed from…
Majority of Wyoming counties now have variances
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count topped 500 over the weekend as the state Department of Health reported 14 new cases, most of them in Fremont County. At the same time, restaurants and bars in most…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up by four; State slowly reopens
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Restaurants and bars across Wyoming continued their gradual reopening on Thursday as Department of Health officials announced the state’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases grew by four. State officials by Thursday had approved requests…
Sage grouse numbers predicted to fall for fourth straight year
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Greater sage grouse numbers are expected to continue dropping across the West for the fourth year in a row, alarming scientists and conservation officials. It also raises questions of…
Search and Rescue finds body of missing Cody man
CODY (WNE) — Park County Search and Rescue has found the body of a man who went missing Saturday night in the Shoshone Canyon. According to SAR, Michael Alan Shotts, 50, was found in the Heart Mountain Canal dead, near…
Jackson teen pleads guilty to delivering LSD to middle school students
JACKSON (WNE) — At a hearing Wednesday in Teton County District Court, Steven Bailey, 18, pleaded guilty to delivering LSD to minors. In a plea agreement with the prosecutor, Bailey also pleaded guilty to possessing LSD. He was arrested in…
2020 antler rush: Undeterred shed hunters shirk the rules
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON— Alta resident Gill Kushman had good company Friday morning as he combed over the Bridger-Teton National Forest on horseback, trying to stay lawful by letting valuable elk antlers lie…
Fremont County case jump indicates continued community spread
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers An increase of 24 in the number of Fremont County coronavirus cases indicates that the illness is continuing to spread in the community, county officials said. The Wyoming Department of Health reported Wednesday that…
Amid uncertainty, Grand Teton facility sets May 22 opening
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Officials and business leaders are warily eyeing the anticipated Memorial Day weekend opening of a gas station in Grand Teton National Park as a harbinger of returning tourism activity — the first opening of…
Wyoming coronavirus cases to 452
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming has reached 452 with the discovery of new cases in three counties. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, announced Tuesday that eight…